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  • 55KM Swim Through Croc Waters: Aussie Sets Insane World Record | 10 News+

    Apr 30, 2026

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    in Nature, Open Water

    Ultra-swimmer Andy Donaldson smashes a world record after completing a 55km swim in crocodile-infested waters in WA, revealing the powerful reason behind the challenge.

  • Lawsuit Filed Against Oakland County Swim School After Doctor Put Hidden Camera in Changing Room | Click On Detroit

    Apr 30, 2026

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    rokur
    in Crime, Safety

    A swim school in Oakland County is facing a lawsuit after a doctor placed a hidden camera in the changing room and secretly recorded people, including children. According to the lawsuit filed on April 29, a woman went to Goldfish Swim School’s Rochester location in July 2023, where she was recorded nude without her consent while she was changing in the changing room.

  • N4T Lifesaver: Sign Your Kids Up For Free Swim Lessons | News 4 Tucson

    Apr 30, 2026

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    rokur
    in Organization, Safety
  • How to Swim Easier | Backstroke Swimming Technique | SWIMVICE

    Apr 30, 2026

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    in Technique

  • Guardians League Announced at Bondi Beach | Surf Life Saving

    Apr 30, 2026

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    rokur
    in Life Saving, Safety

    Guardians League yesterday announced the launch of a new global surf racing competition, bringing together elite athletes from lifesaving, athletics, kayaking and swimming to compete in a high-performance, team-based format on iconic beaches around the world.

    The six-team franchise-based competition will debut in Australia and New Zealand in 2027, with plans for international expansion in subsequent seasons.

    See sls.com.au and guardians-league.com

  • Why Dolphins Swim So Fast: The Secrets of Hidden Whirlpools | Phys.org

    Apr 28, 2026

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    in Nature, Science

    In an article published in Physical Review Fluids, researchers from The University of Osaka have uncovered a key part of the answer: large, powerful vortices created by the movement of the dolphin’s tail. The research team used large-scale numerical simulations to visualize the dynamics of these vortices across a wide range of conditions, quantifying their effect on propulsion.

    Read phys.org

  • 3 Swimmers Saved After Drifting a Mile Offshore on Inner Tubes in Outer Banks | 13News Now

    Apr 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A multi-department effort helped save three swimmers who were in danger on the Outer Banks. Their floatation inner-tubes blew a mile offshore! Derek Lytle spoke to the first responders who jumped into action, and has their safety message as the busy season gets underway.

  • Family Grieves Loss of Father Who Drowned While Saving Son With Autism | ABC7

    Apr 28, 2026

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    rokur
    in Safety

    A family is left heartbroken after a tragic drowning at a Lincoln Heights park last week. When a man jumped into a lake to save his son, the boy survived, but his father drowned.

    Read ABC7

  • Chippewa Valley Adaptive Education Students Hold Swim Meet | FOX2548

    Apr 27, 2026

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    rokur
    in Adapted Swimming

    Chippewa Valley Adaptive Education students hold swim meet

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